Which statement is true with regard to latitude and longitude?
A) Longitudinal lines are drawn parallel to the equator, while latitudinal lines are drawn from pole to pole.
B) Latitude and longitude comprise a system of imaginary lines dividing Earth's surface into a grid.
C) Greenwich, England was the original location of "zero longitude."
D) Zero degrees latitude is the prime meridian and zero degrees longitude is the equator.
B
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a. dip-slip b. strike-slip c. a combination of a and b d. not accurately known
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a. higher-level surge and more rain b. higher-level surge and less rain c. lower-level surge and more rain d. lower-level surge and less rain e. more wind damage
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What will be an ideal response?